Friends With Money

When all is said and done, sometimes the simple investing lessons like dollar-cost averaging can be the most valuable. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson chats with the hosts of the Equity Mates Investing Podcast, Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske, about their investing and podcasting journey, and what they’ve learned along the way. How did Equity Mates begin? Which investi...

Working smarter, not harder is the key to wealth and happiness. This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with author, podcaster, innovation psychologist and founder of Australia's leading innovation consultancy Inventium, Dr. Amantha Imber, about how you can work better, live smarter, and be happy. Why unpack the way you work? Are you creating something with val...

Scammers fleeced a record $3 billion from Australians last year. Highly-sophisticated and brazen scammers are out to steal your hard-earned cash, and many victims have been left penniless.  This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Catriona Lowe, Deputy Commissioner of the ACCC, about the worrying rise of online scams and how you can protect yourself. What...

Gold has enjoyed a recent resurgence on the back of high inflation, so should it have a home in your portfolio? On this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money journalist Tom Watson is joined by market analyst at Bell Direct, Grady Wulff, to talk all things gold. What draws people to gold as an investment? How has the price of gold fared recently? How can investors buy into gold? I...

There’s a magic number in superannuation that allows retirees to make the most of their own money and the Age Pension. It’s called the super sweet spot. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by journalist Susan Hely to discuss how the sweet spot works. Why should pre-retirees and retires know about it? What is the sweet spot for singles and couples? How does the...

Ready to build your own investment portfolio but don’t know where to start? On this week’s episode of Friends With Money, host Tom Watson is joined by Syfe Australia’s general manager, Tim Wallace, to dive into the fundamentals of building a portfolio of shares, ETFs and other assets in 2023. #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #timwallace #investing Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr   L...

We're celebrating our 100th episode today by chatting with the man who started it all! This week on the Friends with Money podcast, editor-in-chief Michelle Baltazar chats with Money's founder and editorial adviser Paul Clitheroe about his top 5 tips to achieve financial freedom. In this episode, we discuss: The trouble with money It starts with a dollar Where do you put your cash? It's all about...

Investing in commercial property can be more lucrative than residential, but you need to do your homework.  Diving headfirst into this asset class, without knowing what you are getting into, can lead to big losses. This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's editor-in-chief Michelle Baltazar chats with the Managing Director of Rethink Investing, Scott O'Neill, about what you need to know...

In this bonus episode of the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar and Tom Watson discuss some of the highlights of this year's Federal Budget. #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #michellebaltazar #budget2023 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr    Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL    Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h    Website: https://moneymag.c...

With tax time fast approaching, a little preparation could literally pay off. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by H&R Block’s Mark Chapman to talk all things tax in the lead up to the end of the 2022-23 financial year. Are there any new tax rules in place? Who will the ATO be targeting this year? Can Australians still claim working from home expenses? W...

With the 2023 Federal Budget drawing near, what are the economic pressures facing the country and what can we expect to see when the budget is handed down on May 9? That's the topic of discussion in this episode of the Friends With Money podcast featuring host Tom Watson and HSBC’s chief economist for Australia and New Zealand, Paul Bloxham. What are the economic issues providing the backdrop to t...

When it comes to investing, should our values dictate where our money goes, or should they be left at the door? This week on the Friends With Money podcast host Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Alembakis, Managing Editor of FS Sustainability, to discuss the ins and outs of sustainable investing. What is values-based investing? Do you have to sacrifice performance to invest sustainably? Is diversific...

After years of meager returns, rising interest rates have injected life back into savings accounts and term deposits. But how can savers get the best return on their cash? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Alison Banney, Money Expert at Finder, to discuss the current savings landscape and the most competitive rates on the market. Which banks are offering...

Investors have flocked to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in recent years, but should they have a place in your portfolio? On this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast, host Tom Watson is joined by Matt Leibowitz, chief executive of trading platform Stake, to talk all things ETFs. What are ETFs and how do they work? How do fees vary between ETFs? What are thematic ETFs? Do they provide di...

While inflation may be easing, the reality is that prices on all manner of goods and services are still rising rapidly. But are there opportunities for households to push back? That’s the topic of discussion on this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast with Money’s Tom Watson and financial advisor and author, Helen Baker. Why is life still getting more expensive? Do we need to adjust o...

Want to start your own business in 2023, but not sure where to begin? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Paul Presland, GM of Small Business at ANZ, about how to start your own business. Tips on writing your business plan Why ‘C’ is for cashflow How to get financing How much capital do you need? The importance of cybersecurity #friendswithmoney #paul...

Stamp duty may soon be a thing of the past. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Stephen Timm, Managing Director of Home-In, about the upcoming stamp duty reforms and the potential benefits for first-time home buyers. What are the changes? Why is a land tax a better approach? What is the impact on housing prices? Are there any other options to help fir...

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more Australians are finding themselves in financial difficulty. But where can anyone who’s struggling turn for advice? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Deb Shroot, a financial counsellor at Financial Counselling Australia, to run through exactly how financial counsellors can help. What are the major financ...

Paperwork can be tedious, but when it comes to organising your taxes, super, will, and health records, it's time well spent. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Mia Northrop, co-author of the book "Life Admin Hacks", about the best approach to tackling life's important documents. Why bother getting your affairs in order? Taxes, what's the best approac...

What kind of impact can the make-up of the teams behind your superannuation and managed investments have on the returns you get? That’s the question at the heart of this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast with host Tom Watson and Money contributor Nicola Field. They discuss: Diversity and diversification in the investment space Risk appetite among male and female investors The impact...

Thinking about investing in Australian shares for the first time, or adding to your existing portfolio? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Rob Tucker, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Chester Asset Management, for a deep dive into the past performance and future prospects of Australian shares. They discuss: How Australian shares have typically fa...

With property prices falling and interest rates rising, what's a first-time property buyer to do? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Daisy Stevens, Head of lending operations at Finspo, about the top 5 things you can do to get into the property market. Where do you start? Who should you talk to? What are your options? Build the team #friendswithmoney...

investing in shares is easier than you think! This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Brooke Roberts, Director and co-founder of Sharesies, about how you can start trading right now with minimal investment and an app on your phone. What investment strategy should you choose? How do you overcome analysis paralysis? Top tips to start investing #friendswithm...

Is 2023 the year you take the plunge and buy an investment property? On this episode of Friends With Money, Money’s Senior Journalist Tom Watson is joined by Arjun Paliwal, the Director and Head of Research at buyers agency InvestorKit, to take a look at the areas around Australia offering the most potential for would-be investors. They discuss: How the property market fared in 2022 The factors li...

Taken a break from your finances over the new year? It’s easily done, but if you’re ready to re-engage then there a plenty of ways to whip your finances back into shape. That’s the focus on this episode of Friends With Money featuring Senior Journalist Tom Watson and Money Expert at Mozo, Claire Frawley. The discuss: The benefits of refinancing your home loan Making the most of a credit card balan...